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The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is a nonprofit organization locate Open to youth 11+. Learn more at GreenCrew.club.

In January 2022, The Chapter launched a youth program called "The Green Crew." The Green Crew is a youth-led science-based environmental and conservation service program. Our projects include River Watch, FunGiS, Leave No Trace community education, Tree Equity Project, Pollinator Habitat Restoration, and more.

10/29/2026

Vote. For all living things.

10/29/2026

Press the President.

On Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 PM, Joseph Barisonzi, president of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, takes your toughest questions at the Citizen Advisory Committee meeting at the McColl Environmental Learning Center in Savage.

What should the district prioritize in its next ten-year plan? Is the water that leaves the district cleaner than when it came in? When the district spends your tax dollars, what do you actually notice?

No script. Bring the hard ones, in person or from home via a Reddit thread that evening. The Citizen Advisory Committee is also recruiting new members.

McColl Environmental Learning Center, 3550 Dakota Avenue South, Savage. Thursday, November 5, 6:00 PM.

10/29/2026

The river doesn't get a ballot.

Neither do the herons, loons, cranes, owls, or all the other living things that call the Minnesota River Valley home.

But we do.

We're the Green Crew: young people who test water, plant trees, restore habitat, and get muddy for this river. Showing up matters, and if you're old enough to vote, this is another way to show up.

Early voting is open in Minnesota. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Polls close at 8 PM, and if you're in line by 8, you can still vote. Minnesota offers same-day registration. Find your polling place at mnvotes.gov.

We show up for the river. You can, too.

Every photo is real and from our own valley: Derrick Tabor, Rebecca Froehlich, Peter Rose, Sam Lucas-Bryant, the Kouba Gallery and Green Crew collections.

10/14/2026

YOU'RE INVITED! Join us this Sunday at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge for a showing of River Revival, a film by John Hickman and Jon Carlson with stories about people who are contributing to the restoration of the Minnesota River. The film is being released in tandem with For Love Of A River — A book by author Darby Nelson that dives deep into our namesake river. This is a FREE event!

When: Sunday, Oct 18
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Where: MN Valley Wildlife Refuge Center
Address: 3815 American Blvd East

10/13/2026

The Kouba Gallery invites artists and cross-disciplinary makers to participate in Restored: Encounters with Returning Species—a juried exhibition centered on living beings that were once endangered, threatened, or disappearing, and who have returned through intentional conservation, restoration, and care. Get all the details on the Kouba Gallery Website.

10/12/2026

We had a wonderful tribute to Sher Freebird at the Kouba Gallery today. Thank you to everyone that attended to honor Sher's unbridled creativity, passion for nature and beautiful legacy. We hope to see you at the next Kouba show in November: The Annual Art Auction of the year's best work! More info to come.

10/11/2026

Join us this afternoon for "If the Sun is Out, Then So Am I," a celebration of the life and legacy of Sher Freebird.

Stop by this afternoon to experience her magnificent work! As always, admission is free and onsite parking, youth activities, and refreshments are available.

10/09/2026

ARTIST'S CALL! Here's an opportunity to reimagine the work of Les Kouba. Known as one of the greatest wildlife painters in history, Les Kouba left a legacy of conservation and restoration. Now's your chance to create something based on his work.

10/06/2026

The Kouba Gallery is proud to present "If the Sun Is Out, Then So Am I" honoring the life and legacy of Sher Freebird. Sunday, October 11th from 1-4pm. Stop by and celebrate with the Minnesota Valley Chapter. See less

10/06/2026

The Kouba Gallery is proud to Present "If the Sun Is OUt, Then So AmI" honoring the life and legacy of Sher Freebird. october 11th from 1-4pm. Stop by and celebrate with the Minnesota Valley Chapter.

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6601 Auto Club Road
Bloomington, MN
55438

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+19529441423

Website

https://www.iwlamnvalley.org/

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